Battered ... Mumbai survives
The monsoon of 2005 will remain seared in the collective memory of people in this city. But the story of July 26 is `of resilience and bravery by ordinary people and neglect and inefficiency by the administration'.

Focus

SOCIETYPlay up the game
It was the idea of communities working together that swung the 2012 Olympics London's way. In the wake of 7/7, is this spirit of integration going to suffer or will sporting icons like Amir Khan show a way out?
COMMUNITIESAt home on water
Manual fishing is an art. Will it lose out to deep sea trawling?
WORLD HERITAGEA steam odyssey
Once the Darjeeeling toy train won its spurs, it was only a matter of time before the Nilgiri Mountain Railway would have to be internationally acknowledged in the UNESCO World Heritage List. India becomes the only country to flaunt two feathers in its transport cap.

Something new, something old
How different were the films that claimed to be different from the usual "Bollywood" mould?
Eloquent images of struggle
Rupashree Nanda's "Harvest Of Hunger" establishes the link between food insecurity and distress migration in Orissa.
LIFEFood fiesta
Singapore has a truly unique food culture, all of its own  a constant worship of flavours.

Health

HEALTHWATCHKeep hearing loss at bay
There are many causes for losing one's hearing. Early identification is crucial to prevent or minimise loss of hearing.
Common spice, uncommon value
Ginger has many health benefits and there are a variety of ways in which it can be used.